📊 Now Live: 2026 MDI Bank Leader Priorities Report The National Bankers Association’s latest survey of mission-driven bank leaders is here — and the insights are clear: the sector is focused, resilient, and positioning for growth in a shifting economic environment. According to the report: 🔹 77% of member banks are confident in national economic conditions 🔹 69% are seeking to grow into the next asset band 🔹 54% are actively considering M&A activity 🔹 85% are interested in loan participations to expand lending capacity 🔹 92% are prioritizing investment in customer-facing technology 🔹 96% say recruiting talent is difficult This report provides a real-time look at where the sector is headed in 2026 --and what policymakers, partners, and industry leaders should be paying attention to. Download the report here: https://lnkd.in/eqBEhg4N
Pleased to share our new 2026 MDI Leaders survey from the National Bankers Association. Our member banks remain bullish on the economy, oriented toward growth, and committed to social impact. Key Survey Findings: - 📈 Most of our member banks aspire to grow into the next asset band. To drive growth, banks are considering M&A activity (54%) and are interested in lending marketplace activity such as loan participations (85%) and loan sales (62%). - 💲To drive growth, our members are prioritizing investment in customer-facing technology (92%), expanding branch networks (27%), and training and professional development for staff (27%). - 🚧 The main pain points for our members include technology (62%), talent (50%), and fee income/business opportunities (42%). - 🤖 Our members are excited about leveraging AI, particularly for marketing (35%), customer service (31%), and sales (31%). Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eu-_XVz3